President John Dramani Mahama has defended the recent recruitment process into Ghana’s security services, stating that digitalisation was introduced to curb favouritism and ensure fairness in the selection of applicants.
Addressing concerns surrounding the exercise, he explained that the adoption of a digital system was a deliberate effort to eliminate human interference at the early stages of recruitment. According to him, the platform allows applicants to submit their details online, helping to reduce opportunities for manipulation and political influence.
He noted that the system was designed to promote merit-based selection by ensuring that all applicants are assessed using standardized criteria. This, he said, gives qualified candidates from across the country an equal chance of being considered, regardless of background or connections.
The recruitment process into institutions such as the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces has often been criticized in the past over allegations of bias and lack of transparency.
Mr. Mahama acknowledged that while the digital approach may not completely eliminate all concerns, it represents a significant step toward improving credibility and public trust in the system. He added that the government remains open to further reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability.
The President’s remarks come amid ongoing public debate over fairness in public sector recruitment, with many Ghanaians calling for stricter oversight and clearer communication of selection processes.
Story By: Eric Boateng
